Since launching in 2005, Garage Living, the leader in full-service premium quality garage transformations, has grown exponentially. What began as three college friends eager to start their own business, has turned into a rapidly growing enterprise with locations across the United States and Canada.   
When Aaron Cash, Co-Founder of Garage Living, started the company, all installations were done out of one company truck. Since then, the company has grown to over 35 locations with a fleet of over 60 vehicles.  
Each year since the company launched, the number of projects Garage Living completes has steadily increased. “This year alone, the company is on track to complete 7,500 garage transformations,” says Cash. “We are also expecting to increase our franchise footprint by 70% across North America over the next 36 months and double our annual number of projects.”  
Included in this expansion are 11 new locations, including Seattle, Atlanta, Indianapolis, Long Island, Nashville, Houston, Phoenix, St. Louis, Houston and Portland in the US and Winnipeg, Canada.    
Each of these new locations contribute to Garage Living surpassing their initial growth projections for 2021. “At the beginning of the year, we were unsure about what our franchise development would look like, given the economic uncertainty surrounding the COVID-19 pandemic. The interest and demand from many individuals looking for an amazing business opportunity in a growing category has been phenomenal,” says Cash.  
With these new showrooms comes an increase in employees. In 2021 alone, the Garage Living team has grown from 75 employees across North America, to over 100.  
While many franchisees have a background in construction and contracting, that is not an essential component to opening a Garage Living franchise. Numerous owners come from business marketing and sales backgrounds, have worked in the corporate world, or are already entrepreneurs looking for a new business venture. Franchise owners are required to be owner operators, fully immersed in the business. Garage Living works with every franchise partner to augment their existing skills and experience and provide them with the tools required to build their local business. 
“What each of our franchisees have in common, is their passion for the garage space and a commitment to excellent customer service,” says Cash. “They are excited about starting a unique business. Franchise owners understand that the Garage Living concept goes beyond painting walls and refinishing floors, we are a full-service solution company that builds relationships with our clients to complete projects that enhance and improve their homes and, by extension, their lifestyle.”   
“We are very excited about the growth we have seen over the last year and what we are on track to achieve,” says Cash. “Our plan is to change the perception of the garage from a storage space to a multi-purpose room that is customized to take into account functionality, as well as the client’s design aesthetic and lifestyle.” 
Garage Living franchises are currently located in:  
United States: Arizona, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Maryland, Michigan, Missouri, Nebraska, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, and Washington 
Canada: Alberta, British Columbia, Manitoba, Ontario and Saskatchewan   
To find a specific location, please visit the showroom locator on Garage Living’s website (linked here).  
ABOUT GARAGE LIVING
Founded in 2005, Garage Living is a premium garage transformation company headquartered in Canada. With 35 locations across North America, each location offers clients turn-key garage transformations managed by professionally trained designers, installers, and service personnel. Each project is designed to the client’s specific needs with the end goal of creating functional, clean spaces that can be used year-round. For more information, please visit garageliving.com.